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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.34, 1,111.38 and 473.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.34, 1,111.38 and 473.75 is: 653.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.34 : 1,111.38 = 473.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.34/1,111.38 = 473.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.34x = 1,111.38 × 473.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.34x = 526,510.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,510.72/805.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.78

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